Speech-Language Therapy
The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) at the CDC provides service for children from birth to school entry age.
The role of a SLP is to help children:
Be understood by strangers (articulation)
Understand what others are saying (receptive language)
Express themself (expressive language)
Who have feeding and swallowing difficulties (dysphagia)
Who stutter (dysfluency)
Typically, children learn to use words and sentences to communicate. Gestures, sign language, photographs, line drawings, objects and/or electronic communication devices may be used to help a child to communicate or to improve existing language. Therapy takes many forms including consultation with parents, teachers, other professionals, home visits, home programs, small group therapy and individual therapy. Every child and situation is unique so the programs that are set up are also varied and unique.
The role of a SLP is to help children:
Be understood by strangers (articulation)
Understand what others are saying (receptive language)
Express themself (expressive language)
Who have feeding and swallowing difficulties (dysphagia)
Who stutter (dysfluency)
Typically, children learn to use words and sentences to communicate. Gestures, sign language, photographs, line drawings, objects and/or electronic communication devices may be used to help a child to communicate or to improve existing language. Therapy takes many forms including consultation with parents, teachers, other professionals, home visits, home programs, small group therapy and individual therapy. Every child and situation is unique so the programs that are set up are also varied and unique.
Contact Page: https://www.cdcfsj.ca/what-we-do/speech-language-program
Details
Disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Speech Impairment / Social / Communication Disorders
Age
0-5
Eligibility
Please complete our referral form if your child is under 5 years old. We offer services to children from birth until they are eligible to enter Kindergarten. (https://www.cdcfsj.ca/resources/referral-application-form) Participation in the Speech-Language Program is voluntary and free of charge.
Referrals can be made by parents/guardians, doctors, nurses, audiologist, social workers, and other health care professionals. Referrals should only be made with parent/guardian knowledge and consent.
Referrals can be made by parents/guardians, doctors, nurses, audiologist, social workers, and other health care professionals. Referrals should only be made with parent/guardian knowledge and consent.
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